Elton John announces book detailing farewell tour

Pearl Jam has a big year planned.On April 19, the 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees will drop their 12th studio album “Dark Matter.”A few weeks later, Eddie Vedder and co. will take the record on the road for their summer ‘Dark Matter Tour’ that will send the grunge rockers to arenas all over North America.That includes a pair of back-to-back concerts at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, Sept.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Following Jon Stewart’s return to “The Daily Show” on Monday night, the beloved comedian and political commentator has announced a limited-run of stand-up shows in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Delaware.

Kylie Minogue is set to receive a BRITs Global Icon award at this year’s ceremony.The Australian pop star – who is also nominated for international artist of the year – will perform at the awards on March 2 at London’s O2 arena.The Global Icon award recognises “truly exceptional artists”, and will celebrate Minogue’s five decades in music, during which she has released 16 studio albums.She will join previously announced performers Dua Lipa and Raye.“I am beyond thrilled to be honoured with the global icon award and to be joining a roll call of such incredible artists,” said Minogue in a statement (via BBC).2024 #BRITs Global Icon winner… @kylieminogue!the queen herself will also be taking the stageyou won't wanna miss ittune in Sat 2 March x pic.twitter.com/qGIhriKEOu— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) February 12, 2024“The UK has always been a home from home so the Brits have a very special place in my heart.

Paramount’s musical biopic Bob Marley: One Love will tower over Sony/Marvel’s Madame Web, $30M-$35M to $20M-$25M over the six-day Valentine’s Day-Presidents Day stretch.

Brontide have announced a 10th anniversary reissue of their 2014 album ‘Artery’.The British instrumental band will re-release their influential second album on August 2, 2024, which can be pre-ordered on limited edition silver fade vinyl here.They will also be performing their only UK show at Bristol’s ArcTanGent Festival on August 17.Brontide released two albums – 2011’s ‘Sans Souci’ and 2014’s ‘Artery’ – and also toured extensively throughout their nine years together.The band gained a cult following before announcing their split in 2017, after which members pursued their own musical endeavours.Bassist Nathan Fairweather is a member of Rolo Tomassi, while drummer William Bowerman went on to become a musical director and co-founder of WFB Live, the musical direction company behind tours and performances for the likes of Dua Lipa, Elton John and Blackpink.Guitarist Tim Hancock, meanwhile, moved to Los Angeles to work with Fender.In a social media teaser video shared last month, the band said they were “excited to see what the future of Brontide holds”.1. ‘Tonitro’2. ‘Bare My Bones’3. ‘Kith and Kin’4. ‘Cabin’5. ‘Knives’6. ‘Still Life’7. ‘Caramel’8. ‘Red Gold’Announcing their split in 2017, the band said: “After nine years, two albums, an EP, several videos plus multiple shows and tours, we have decided to stop playing as Brontide.“It has been a very difficult decision to make but we can no longer give it the time it deserves so it only feels right to roll end credits.They continued in a statement: “We will always reflect on what we did with a lot of pride and happy memories.

Kate Garraway’s emotional return to Good Morning Britain last Thursday, less than a week after the funeral for her late husband Derek Draper, has sparked concern with some of her loyal fans. Derek, 56, died on 3 January following a four-year battle against the effects of Covid, marking a sad end to the family’s ordeal. Just days after the moving funeral service, a tearful Kate, 56, spoke to her colleagues Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid from home.

Lulu has announced her farewell tour and intentions to retire from touring after 60 years in music.The Scottish singer is best known for her song ‘Boom Bang-a-Bang’, which won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1969. She also released her smash hit ‘Shout’ in 1964.Now, she has announced her final tour ‘Champagne For Lulu’, which will run this April to coincide with ‘Shout’ and its 60th anniversary. Lulu announced the news on Gyles Brandreth’s ‘Rosebud’ podcast.

live auction at Christie’s in Midtown Manhattan on Feb 21.Dubbed “The Collection of Sir Elton John: Goodbye Peachtree Road,” the priceless collection of musical history includes everything from a custom Bentley to a pinball machine belonging to the British singer, pianist and composer.Some of the highlights in the lot, which is on public display at the auction house located on Rockefeller Plaza, include his one-of-a-kind accessories like silver leather boots, which are estimated to sell for up to $10,000 dollars, and a pair of Sir Winston sunglasses, which could garner up to $3,000. His Yamaha grand piano is expected to fetch up to $50 million.

‘Endless Summer Gold Tour.’Along the way, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are scheduled to stop into Saratoga Springs (May 25), Staten Island (May 30), New Jersey (June 1) and Long Island (Aug. 8).They’re also scheduled to headline at the star-studded New Orleans Jazz Festival and Louisville, KY’s stacked Bourbon and Beyond Festival this year.Amazingly, this will be the group’s 63rd year together after having formed way back in 1961.To put that in perspective, that’s three whole years before The Beatles ever performed in the good old U.S.

Lulu is set to take on her ' Champagne for Lulu ' tour but has announced that after that she will be retiring from touring as it's too 'gruelling'.

The Fast Show are reuniting for a live tour to celebrate the sketch show’s 30th anniversary.Today (January 25), it was announced that An Evening With The Fast Show will run between February and April 2024, with cast members Simon Day, Charlie Higson, John Thomson, Paul Whitehouse, Mark Williams, and Arabella Weir all featuring.In a statement, the show’s promoters said: “Fans of the iconic TV programme The Fast Show are in for a real treat as the original cast members – Simon Day, Charlie Higson, John Thomson, Paul Whitehouse, Mark Williams and Arabella Weir – bring their comedic genius to theatres across the country this spring.“This celebratory live tour will be a huge treat for fans of the multi-award winning quick-fire TV sketch show and provide a real behind-the-scenes insight into some of their favourite characters and catchphrases as they come alive on stage once again.“The cast will chat together about how it all began, how they made the TV show, and created the characters and the fun they had doing it.

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Wednesday 13 has announced a UK and European tour celebrating 20 years of Murderdolls – find all the details below.The horror punk musician – real name Joseph Poole – will be marking 20 years of his former band with the late Joey Jordison of Slipknot.The tour will see Wednesday 13 and his current band – featuring former Murderdolls members Roman Surman and Jack Tankersley – perform full sets of tracks from their 2002 debut album, ‘Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls’ along with 2010 comeback album ‘Women And Children Last’.The stint will kick off on October 24 at Riverside in Newcastle, followed by stops in Glasglow, Manchester, Southampton, Nottingham, London and more, before they close out with a show at Roadmender in Northampton.The European leg will then pick up at De Casino in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium on November 12, with shows planned for Milan, Rome, Cologne and more, rounding up at Melkweg Oz in Amsterdam on November 24.Hardcore Superstar will perform at support across select dates. Tickets go on sale this Friday (January 26) at 10am GMT, and UK dates can be purchased from here.

Billie Eilish’s ‘What Was I Made For?’ and Ryan Gosling’s ‘I’m Just Ken’ are among the tracks nominated for Best Original Song at this year’s Oscars.The two compositions for the film Barbie are among the five nominees in the category, which were announced earlier today (January 23).The other songs to get a nod were ‘Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)’ from Killers of the Flower Moon, with music and lyrics by Scott George, ‘It Never Went Away’ by Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson, from American Symphony, and ‘The Fire Inside’ by Diane Warren, from Flamin’ Hot.It is the second Oscar nomination for Eilish, who previously won in this category in 2022 for writing and performing the title track of the James Bond film No Time to Die. She wrote ‘What Was I Made For?’ with her brother Finneas O’Connell, and it has also been nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the Grammys.Were she to win, Eilish would join an elite group of composers to have won multiple Academy Awards for Best Original Song, a list that includes Elton John, Randy Newman, Burt Bacharach, Tim Rice and Giorgio Moroder.‘I’m Just Ken’ was written by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, the latter of whom is the frontman of Swedish electro-pop band Miike Snow.

The Magic Gang have announced that they are splitting up and will be performing a trio of celebratory farewell shows this May.After more than a decade together, the Brighton-formed band – Jack Kaye, Kris Smith, Gus Taylor and Paeris Giles – have “decided to call time” on the group to “spend some time exploring their own creative pursuits”.“It’s clear to see how incredible the journey has been,” they said in a press statement.The Magic Gang will perform three shows across May in Glasgow (21), Manchester (22) and London (23) to celebrate their time together and bid farewell to the band. Tickets go on sale Friday (January 26) at 9am GMT from here.

Katherine Heigl recreated a key scene from her 2008 movie “27 Dresses” at a 2024 Emmys after-party in LA on Monday night.Heigl, 45, who attended the ceremony as part of a “Grey’s Anatomy” reunion, took center stage in her long Reem Acre red gown at the after-party by swinging her hips and dancing solo to Elton John’s 1974 hit song “Bennie and the Jets.”In “27 Dresses,” in which she co-starred opposite James Marsden, Heigl’s character, Jane, and Marsden’s Kevin bond over their love for “Bennie and the Jets.” They then get up on a bar and sing along to the tune — leading the crowd in a jumbled sing-along (Jane is barefoot) and ending the iconic scene by kissing each other.Earlier in the scene, Jane and Kevin totally mix up the song’s lyrics — Jane says “She’s got electric boobs” instead of “She’s got electric boots” — adding to the couple’s joy in their barroom.Heigl’s dance Monday night at the Emmys after-party was posted on Instagram by the party’s DJ, Benjamin Walker, who added: “I love a good rom-com so when I saw @katherineheigl, I knew IMMEDIATELY there was one song to end the night and one song only … #IYKYK #27dresses.”“27 Dresses,” which also co-starred Malin Akerman, Edward Burns and Judy Greer, was directed by Anne Fletcher and revolved around Jane, who’s “always the bridesmaid, never a bride” and has been in 27 weddings wearing different dresses.Eventually she falls in love with Kevin after he writes an article about her experience as a professional bridesmaid.The movie’s main characters reunited for an Entertainment Weekly photo shoot in 2019, and said they would be interested in doing a sequel, should the opportunity arise.“I want to do a sequel,” Heigl said at the time.

Prince Harry has dropped his libel claim against the publisher of the Mail on Sunday, according to the paper’s sister title, the Daily Mail.

the Telegraph reported.Harry now faces having to pay the newspaper’s $316,774.25 fees as well as his own attorneys – which could result in a bill totaling over $950,000.The California-based prince’s decision to drop the case was first reported by the Mail on Sunday’s sister publication, the Daily Mail.Harry had sued Associated Newspapers Limited over a February 2022 article that accused him of misleading the public about his willingness to pay for his personal security, the Telegraph explained.Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, famously lost their personal security when they stepped down from royal duties in 2020.In the article, the Mail on Sunday alleged that Harry only offered to pay for his own protection after he filed a legal complaint against the Home Office.In December, he lost his attempt to have the paper’s defense thrown out – meaning the litigation would proceed to the High Court, where Harry would have to prove that the story actually caused “serious harm,” the Telegraph said.The publisher, Mr.

Todd Rundgren just announced his 38-concert ‘Me/We Tour’ that will send him to theaters, performing arts centers, casinos, auditoriums and bowls all over North America from April through July.Over the course of the four-month run, the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will spend quite a bit of time in New York and New Jersey.As of now, the 75-year-old former Nazz frontman has lined up shows in North Tonawanda, NY (April 30), Englewood, NJ (May 2), Atlantic City (May 3), Port Chester, NY (May 5), Hackensack, NJ (May 9) and Patchogue, NY (May 11).And while fans can likely expect to hear the hits — “I Saw The Light,” and “Hello, It’s Me” to name just a few — Rundgren also likes to mix in classic Motown and R&B covers as well.For those that can’t wait to get their hands on tickets, you’re in luck.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Jan. 19, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.Shockingly, Rundgren doesn’t just stick to the songs fans know and love at live shows.According to Set List FM, here’s what he brought to the stage at his final U.S.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Third Eye Blind and Hootie and the Blowfish are all going on massive nationwide tours.Now you can add British rock legends Bush to that exciting list of throwback Clinton-era legends.Frontman Gavin Rossdale’s group just announced their 31-concert ‘Greatest Hits Tour’ with special guests Candlebox and Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains.“I want to honor all the years of music that you’ve loved,” Rossdale shared on Instagram.On the summer run, Bush will make three stops in New York and New Jersey.First, the “Gylcerine” band is scheduled to swing into Lewiston, NY’s Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater on Saturday, Aug. 17.After that, they’ll hit Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Wednesday, Aug.